Customized Client Legal Services

It’s not about a fight, it’s about the plan.

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LEAVE WITH A PLAN.

If you’re not sure what legal service(s) you need, schedule a shop evaluation for 40 minutes of one-on-one time with a The Law Shop attorney. They’ll listen to your story, inform you about legal processes, and help you determine the best option(s) for your case.

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What are Customized Client Services?

“Customized client services” a/k/a “unbundled legal services” or “limited scope representation” (collectively ‘LSR’) are when an attorney and a client agree that the attorney will perform some, but not all, aspects of the client’s legal matter. The client is responsible for handling any and all aspects of his or her own case for which the attorney has not been retained. This allows the client to choose the level and scope of representation he or she desires and provides predictable control over the cost of various legal services.

Writing Coach

  • Single Service or Service Bundle
  • Client handles all aspects of case except specific services for which attorney is hired.
  • Flat Fee
  • Payment required in advance or at time of service.

Guest Author

  • Drafting and Filing Services

  • Client handles all settlement negotiations; attorney prepares specified legal documents and shepherds documents through court process in timely manner.

    Flat Fee

  • Payment required in advance.

Co-Author

Traditional Representation Through Final Mediation

Attorney represents client as to all aspects of case, handles all issues, negotiations, document preparation and court process; representation includes temporary matters, extends through mediation of final matters; does not include trial preparation or trial representation.

Hourly

Retainer Fee OR Credit Card Pre-Authorization

Writing Team

Collaborative Representation

Voluntary non-litigation process utilizing a team of specialized collaborative professionals, including attorneys, family coach, financial neutral, & others if needed; goal is to achieve a settlement that meets the specific needs of the parties and their children without the underlying threat of litigation.

Hourly

Retainer Fee OR Credit Card Pre-Authorization

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